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trench

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of trench

a long narrow channel dug in the earth

dug a trench and filled it with water in an attempt to keep the forest fire off her property

Synonyms of trench

dike, ditch, gutter, trough

Words Related to trench

culvert, drain, draw, gully (also gulley), ravine

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